Kid Print
Each day, more than 2,300 children are reported missing to local police departments throughout the country. The safety of children in Santa Clarita is important and taking steps to protect their future is vital. With that goal in mind, the City of Santa Clarita and its Sheriff’s Station have developed the ‘Operation Kid Print Program,’ which made its debut on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the “Kid’s Expo” event held at Golden Valley High School.
The new booklet contains information that could be valuable if a child is lost or abducted. Sheriff’s Deputies from the Santa Clarita Station, supported by Volunteers and Explorers, worked quickly to keep up with the line of kids who passed through the mobile command post vehicle to get their small fingerprints taken at the event.
Parents were then given the card which contains space to attach a photograph of the child, insert fingerprints and provide other pertinent information. Parents should update the child's photograph each year and to keep the other information current.
It is not too late to gather your child's information. You can get started right here on our Website.
The Kid Print program and print cards can provide valuable information to law enforcement in the event of an emergency. The unique cards also contain information relating to child safety that can be useful to children and parents.
The City and Sheriff’s Department would like to remind you to never leave children alone or unattended in a car, public place, or grocery cart. Teach children their full name, address, and phone number with area code at an early age. Teach children to immediately look for a police officer or other designated authority figure (store clerks) if they are separated from parents or get lost.
At an early age, teach children how to use the telephone, and dial ‘911’ only in case of an emergency. Many other tips can be found on the card for the children and parent to discuss.
To obtain the actual Kid Print cards contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at (661) 255-1121 and ask for the Crime Prevention Unit. You can also print the cards by clicking on the images below.
